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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 269.03 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 269.03 and 128.49 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 269.03 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/269.03 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 269.03 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 34,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566.72/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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